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CENTRAL DO BRASIL (Original title)CENTRAL STATION (Alternative title)ESTACION CENTRAL (Alternative title)
Date: 1998 (Copyright)

Countries: Brazil, France, Spain, Japan

Director: Walter Salles

Production company billing: ©1998. Videofilmes/Mact Productions Martine and Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre/Jack Gajos/Elisa Tolomelli present a co-production Videofilmes/Mact Productions/Riofilme with the participation of Canal +/The French Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Foreign Relations and Sogepaq with the support of the Sundance Institute and of N.H.K. a film by Walter Salles this film was produced with the support of The Brazilian Ministry of Culture through the Audiovisual Development Bureau, and The Rouanet Law for Cultural Tax Incentives co-produced and concluded with funds from Rio de Janeiro City Hall, and The Municipal Bureau of Culture, through Riofilme institutional support from São Paulo City Hall - law 10923/90 [logo] Dolby in selected theatres In Colour GC: Super35 [2.35:1] Subtitles
Synopsis: Dora is a letter-writer-for-hire in Rio de Janeiro's main railway station. A poor boy, who wanted Dora to send a letter to his absent father, is approached by Dora, initially for money. However, Dora becomes more and more interested in the boy and goes with him in search of his missing father.Synopsis: Drama about a lonely and embittered ex-teacher who scrapes a meagre living by writing letters for the poor and illiterate in Rio de Janeiro's main railway station. After one of her customers is killed outside the station, she reluctantly becomes involved in helping the woman's young son to search for his long-lost father.

Genre:
Drama
Releases
Date: 1998not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: Super-35 - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 110 mins

Credits (79)
©: VideoFilmes, MACT Productions, Co-production: VideoFilmes, Co-production: MACT Productions, RioFilme, With the participation of: Canal+, With the participation of: Ministère Français de la Culture, With the participation of: Ministère Français des Relations Extérieures, Sogepaq, With the support of: Sundance Institute, Nippon Hoso Kyokai, Executive Producer: Elisa Tolomelli, Executive Producer: Lillian Birnbaum, Executive Producer: Don Ranvaud, Executive Producer: Thomas Garvin, Producer: Martine de Clermont-Tonnerre, Producer: Arthur Cohn, Associate Producer: Paulo Brito, Associate Producer: Jack Gajos, France Production Administration: Jacques Dubecq, Production Manager: Marcelo Torres, Production Manager: Afonso Coaracy, Production Co-ordinator: Beto Bruno, Location Manager: Selma Santos, Pernambuco Art Researcher: Almir de Azevêdo, 1st Assistant Director: Kátia Lund, 2nd Assistant Director: Sérgio Machado, 2nd Assistant Director: João Emanuel Carneiro, Vinícius Coimbra, Northeast Script Supervisor: Adelina Pontual, Casting: Sérgio Machado, Casting (Rio, Children): Denise del Cueto, Casting (Northeast): José Bello, Screenplay: João Emanuel Carneiro, Screenplay: Marcos Bernstein, Based on the original idea by: Walter Salles, Director of Photography: Walter Carvalho, Editor: Isabelle Rathéry, Editor: Felipe Lacerda, Production Designer: Cássio Amarante, Production Designer: Carla Caffé, Costumes: Cristina Camargo, Make-up: Antoine Garabedian, Titles: Arane, Colour Timer: Yvan Lucas, Laboratory: Éclair, Music: Antônio Pinto, Music: Jacques Morelenbaum, Musician (Cello): Jacques Morelenbaum, Musician (Piano): Edu Morelenbaum, Antônio Pinto, Musician (Percussion): Marcos Suzano, Musician (Rebec): Siba, Musician (AcGuitar/Viola/Mandolin/Strgs): Luiz Brasil, Musician (Viola): Marie Christine S. Bessler, Musician (Violin): João Daltro de Almeida, Musician (Violin): Giancarlo Pareschi, Bernardo Bessler, Musician (Cello): Marcio Eymard Malard, Musician (Double Bass): Denner de Castro Campolina, Musician (Violin): Ricardo Amado da Silva, Michel Bessler, Musician (Violin, String Arrangements): Paschoal Perrotta Cordas, Musician (Cello): Jorge Kundert Ranevsky, Musician (Viola): Jesuína Noronha Passaroto, Musician (Violin): José Alves da Silva, Walter Hack, [Music] Recording Studio: Discover Digital Studio, [Music] Mixing Studio: Estudio Mega Indie Records, Sound: Jean-Claude Brisson, Sound: François Groult, Sound: Bruno Tarrière, Sound: Waldir Xavier, Sound (Additional): Mark A. van der Willigen, Boom Operator: Fernando Augusto Duca, Sound Editor: Waldir Xavier, Foley Artist: François Lepeuple, Foley Artist: Olivier Marlangeon
Cast (58)
Fernanda Montenegro (Dora), Marilia Pêra (Irene), Vinícius de Oliveira (Josué), Sôia Lira (Ana), Othon Bastos (César), Otavie Augusto (Pedrao), Stela Freitas (Yolanda), Matheus Nachtergaele (Isaias), Caio Junqueira (Moisés), Maria do Socorro Nobre (1st letter, Rio), Manoel Gomes (2nd letter, Rio), Roberto Andrade (3rd letter, Rio), Sheyla Kenia (4th letter, Rio), Malcon Soares (5th letter, Rio), Maria Fernandes (6th letter, Rio), Maria Marlene (7th letter, Rio), Chrisanto Camargo (8th letter, Rio), Jorsebá-Sebastião Oliveira (9th letter, Rio), Sidney Antunes (religious man, station), José Pedro da Costa Filho (stall owner), Esperança Motta (young prostitute, letter Rio), Marcelo Carneiro (thief), Manula-Manuel José Neves (Walkman owner), Preto de Linha (shoeshine man), Mário Mendes (João, Yolanda's husband), Gildásio Leite (man on bus), Sõnia Leite (woman on bus 1), Estelina Moreira da Silva (woman on bus 2), Zezão Pereira (bus driver), Felícia de Castro (cashier), Harildo Deda (Bené), Marcos de Lima (Bené's son), Maria Menezes (waitress), Telma Cunha (lipstick woman), José Ramos (pilgrims' driver), Dona Luzia (pilgrim singing in truck), Bertho Filho (pilgrim 1), Edivaldo Lima (Jessé's son), Antonieta Noronha (Violeta), Rita Assemany (Maria, Jessé's wife), Gideon Rosa (Jessé), Dona Severina (pilgrim praying 1), João Rodrigues (pilgrim praying 2), Nanego Lira (preacher, northeast), Antônio Marcos (singer), Iami Rebouças (woman in photograph), João Braz (photo stall owner), Antõnio dos Santos (1st letter, northeast), Patrícia Brás (2nd letter, northeast), Ingrid Trigueiro (3rd letter, northeast), Inaldo Santana (4th letter, northeast), José Pereira da Silva (5th letter, northeast), Eliane Silva (6th letter, northeast), Cícero Santos (7th letter, northeast), Andréa Albuquerque (8th letter, northeast), Everaldo Pontes (9th letter, northeast), Diogo Lopes Filho (cashier), Fernando Fulco (F-street man)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (38)
In: Studies in European Cinema v3 n3 2006  Pages: 223-233
Title: The zero, the centre and the empty utopia - from RosselliniAuthor: NAGIB, Lucia Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...to Walter Salles". Theoretical critique of two Walter Sa lles films: CENTRAL DO BRASIL and MEIA NOITE (both 1998). Hi ghlights the search for utopia in both films and how they ar e part of other national cinemas.

In: Studies in Hispanic Cinemas v1 n2 2004  Pages: 85-101
Title: The figure of the absent father in recent Latin American...Author: SHAW, Deborah Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends:"...films" Analyses the ways in which the theme of the absent father is explored in EL VIAJE, CENTRAL DO BRASIL and AMORES PERROS

In: Sight and Sound v10 n1 January 2000  Page: 65
Title: Video reviews: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v10 n5 May 2000  Page: 68
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Correction to review in Sight and Sound March 1999 [p.39] for CENTRAL STATION, filmographic data should read 'Super 35 [2.35:1]'.

In: Creation March 1999  Pages: 18-19
Title: Native art.Author: MOUNT, Clare Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article looking at the Brazilian film industry, looking at the film CENTRAL DO BRASIL and its production, with its director Walter Salles talking about the challenges and rewards of filmmaking in Brazil.

In: Film Ireland n69 Feb/Mar 1999  Pages: 26-27
Title: Brazil central stationAuthor: SHEEHY, Ted Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Walter Salles talks about making CENTRAL DO BRASIL

In: Film Ireland n69 Feb/Mar 1999  Page: 41
Title: ReviewsAuthor: SHEEHY, Ted Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n126 December 1999  Page: 154,156
Title: Videos to buyAuthor: [DP] Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: El Amante Cine n84 March 1999  Page: 9
Title: El viaje iniciáticoAuthor: GAMBERINI, Marcela Article type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish

In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n37 Jan/Feb 1999  Pages: 15-17
Title: REVIEWSAuthor: LOMBARDI, Marco Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian

In: 24 Images n96 Spring 1999  Page: 57
Title: [24 Images - n96 Spring 1999: no known title]Author: P.G.[GAJAN, Philippe] Article type: CreditsLanguage: French

In: Sight and Sound v9 n3 March 1999  Pages: 12-15
Title: Heartbreak and miraclesAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Walter Salles talks about CENTRAL DO BRASIL.

In: Sight and Sound v9 n3 March 1999  Pages: 38-39
Title: ReviewsAuthor: CAPLAN, Nina Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film Score Monthly v4 n10 December 1999  Page: 29
Title: Score of scores 1999: the U.S. is not enoughAuthor: [J.B.] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review of the CD for CENTRAL STATION (1989).

In: Film Review January 1999  Page: 32
Title: Central StationAuthor: BINNS, John Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n118 April 1999  Page: 21
Title: New filmsAuthor: REES, Caroline Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: In Camera July 1999  Pages: 12-13
Title: Central do Brasil: an award-winning Brazilian road movie.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about cinematographer Walter Carvalho and especially his work on the film CENTRAL DO BRASIL. Carvalho talks about filming particular sequences and the film stock, equipment and techniques used.

In: Fotogramas n1861 November 1998  Page: 8
Title: CríticasAuthor: RIAMBAU, Esteve Article type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish

In: Film Dienst v51 n26 22 Dec 1998  Pages: 22-23
Title: Central StationAuthor: HAMDORF, Wolfgang Martin Article type: ReviewLanguage: German

In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n7 14 Feb 1998  Page: 18
Title: Berlinale: Zwei Einsame auf der Suche nach HeimatAuthor: WINTER, Lorenz Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: German
Description: Review, part of several articles on the Berlin Internat. Filmfestspiele 1998

In: Premiere v11 n4 December 1998  Page: 34
Title: Central StationAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.

In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n51-52 19 Dec 1998  Pages: 20-21
Title: Ein zauberhafter Premieren-AbendAuthor: KE Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: German
Description: On the German premiere of CENTRAL DO BRASIL.

In: Télérama n2551 2 Dec 1998  Page: 42
Title: Central do BrasilAuthor: LANDROT, Marine Article type: ArticleLanguage: French

In: Positif n454 December 1998  Pages: 49-50
Title: Central do BrasilAuthor: J.-P.J. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: Premiere v11 n4 December 1998  Page: 68
Title: Art with heartAuthor: ROSTON, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the marketing of CENTRAL DO BRASIL as a mainstream film.

In: Fotogramas n1860 October 1998  Page: 148
Title: PreestrenosArticle type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish

In: Cine & Media n1 1998  Page: 8
Title: Central do BrasilArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Central do Brasil won the Prix Ecumenique competition at the Berlin International Film Festival

In: Premiere n261 December 1998  Page: 60
Title: Central do BrasilAuthor: J.-Y.K. Article type: NoteLanguage: French

In: Film Comment v34 n6 Nov/Dec 1998  Page: 77
Title: Central stationAuthor: AUFDERHEIDE, Pat Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Filmmaker v6 n2 Winter 1998  Page: 72
Title: Special deliveryAuthor: COWAN, Noah Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Walter Salles who discusses how his script for CENTRAL STATION won the Cinema 100-Sundance-NHK International Award at the Sundance Film Festival, and how this led to the eventual production of the film.

In: Le Film Francais n2748 20 Nov 1998  Page: 8
Title: "Central do Brasil", le fer de lance de Mars FilmsAuthor: FONTAINE, Thierry Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: On CENTRAL DO BRASIL being the most ambitious film to be distributed by Mars Films.

In: Filmbulletin n219 December 1998  Pages: 31-32
Title: Durch das Land ohne MitteAuthor: LACHAT, Pierre Article type: ReviewLanguage: German

In: Cineforum n380 December 1998  Pages: 16-19
Title: Finalmente un viaggio fuori dal virtuale!Author: CRESPI, Alberto Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
Description: Credits and review for CENTRAL DO BRASIL plus an interview with director Walter Salles.

In: Sight and Sound v8 n4 April 1998  Page: 5
Title: Berlin notes: stripped to the squirming coreAuthor: RAYNS, Tony Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: A report on the 1998 Berlin Film Festival, mentioning particularly Walter Salles' CENTRAL STATION, Jia Zhangke's XIAO WU, Stanley Kwan's HOLD YOU TIGHT. Also refers to titles screened from Korean cinema.

In: Vanity Fair n460 December 1998  Page: 128
Title: Central castingAuthor: COLACELLO, Bob Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short article on the Brazilian director, Walter Salles and his latest film CENTRAL STATION.

In: Variety 09 Feb 1998  Page: 70
Title: [Variety - 09 Feb 1998: no known title]Author: McCARTHY,Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n49 5 Dec 1998  Page: 16
Title: Central StationAuthor: BRENNEISEN, Claudia Article type: ArticleLanguage: German

In: Le Film Francais n2639 15 Nov 1996  Page: 29
Title: TournageArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (8)
Title: Experimental Latin American cinema: history and aesthetics
Author: Tompkins, Cynthia   Pages: x, 294 pages
Description: This book also discussed El recuento de los daños (2010).

Title: Older Women in feature films
Author: SHARP, David  Pages: 50 p.

Title: Contemporary cinema of Latin America: ten key films
Author: Shaw, Deborah  Pages: ix, 206 p.

Title: 50 años de soledad: de Los olvidados (1950) a La Virgen de los sicarios (2000): infancia y juventud marginales en el cine iberoamericano
Author: SPOTORNO, Radomiro  Pages: 238 p.

Title: Family life: riflessioni e schede per un cinema sulla famiglia
Author: FIORI, Roberto  Pages: 126p.

Title: Central Station: screenplay
Author: CARNEIRO, João Emanuel  Pages: v-ix, 115p.

Title: Faber book of new South American cinema
Author: MATHEOU, Demetrios  Pages: 421 p.

Title: Brazil on screen: cinema novo, new cinema, utopia
Author: NAGIB, Lucia  Pages: ix-xxii, 162 p.